The Information Commons Challenge MARS Chairs Program 2003 Allison Cowgill Colorado State University June 22, 2003

Morgan Library offers the campus community the EIC - an information commons that is: - extensive - accessible - centrally located

The Electronic Information Center (EIC) is more than a general computing lab and more than a reference desk. It is a synergy between: computer support information production... the user support skills of computer staff, the information skills of reference staff, and the production skills of media staff. - Donald Beagle

Login to WebCT; check course syllabus Search full-text databases - find some great articles yourself the articles; your prof the citations Write a paper in Word After class, come to the library - grab some Coffee Find a computer! Meet some friends – scan some photos - compose a PowerPoint group presentation

300+ public computers Reference Desk Electronic Information Center #1 Loan/Reserve Entrance Interlibrary LoanNS EW #2 Assistive Technology IVAC Courtyard Morgan Library First Floor Public Computer Locations Productivity software Full Internet access 2 teaching labs Laptop checkout and wireless network

Electronic Information Labs 1 and 2: 28 & 30 PCs respectively Hands-on instruction Rooms can be reserved General use overflow General use PCs: Internet access Microsoft Office CD burning Specialty computers: Assistive Technology Room UniPrint® Networked print system Managed by CopyRite II Copy card required 12¢ black and white 50¢ color CD-ROM database stations (2) Scanning stations (6) GIS stations (2) Self-service software installation Staff Assistance Library online resources Data recovery Internet/ /WebCT Software applications Printing

The Electronic Information Center (EIC)

Variations on the Information Commons Theme Information Commons and Small Libraries Information Commons and Library Administration Information Commons and Library Staff The IC A User-Centered Resource

The Evolutionary Future of the Information Commons: Finding the Optimal Fit? A Forum for Exploring and Anticipating Adaptation in the Digital Information Environment to Best Meet Student Needs A Mechanism for Feedback to Fully Understand How Students and Faculty Use Digital Resources A testbed for experimental collaboration between campus units and departments: portals bibliographic instruction digital library resources digital courseware The Information Commons will permit special adaptations to the digital environment that are ongoing. - Donald Beagle